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FREE TEMPLATES & POLICIES

A growing library of plain-English documents, free to use.

We're writing these the same way we'd write them for a client: short, clear, and actually usable by a small business without a legal or compliance department. Tell us which one you need most and we'll prioritize it.

Incident Response Plan

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A one-page plan your team can follow in the first hour of an attack, with contact numbers and decision points filled in.

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Ransomware Response Runbook

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The step-by-step checklist version of our Respond page, formatted to print and keep off-network.

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Acceptable Use Policy

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Sets expectations for how company devices, internet, and accounts should (and shouldn't) be used.

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Password & MFA Policy

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Minimum password standards and where multi-factor authentication is required, in plain language.

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Data Backup & Recovery Policy

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Documents your 3-2-1 backup approach, testing schedule, and recovery time expectations.

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Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) Policy

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Rules for employees who access company data from personal phones, tablets, or laptops.

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Vendor & Third-Party Risk Policy

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A short questionnaire and policy for evaluating any vendor with access to your systems or data.

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Security Awareness Policy

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Formalizes your training cadence and expectations — pairs with our free training resources.

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Texas Data Breach Notification Letter

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A starting template for notifying affected individuals within Texas's 60-day window. Always have counsel review before sending.

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Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Plan

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Keeps the business running (or gets it running again fast) when systems are down for any reason.

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Cyber Insurance Application Prep Checklist

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The information carriers ask for most often, gathered in one place before you apply or renew.

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New Hire & Offboarding Security Checklist

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Make sure access is granted correctly on day one and fully removed the moment someone leaves.

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Need something today, not "coming soon"?

Several federal agencies publish free templates and starter kits you can use right now, including CISA's Cyber Essentials Starter Kit and the FTC's small business guides. Find them in our Resource Directory.

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